SEOUL VACATION TRAVEL GUIDE | Expedia
Explore the dynamic blend of ancient traditions and futuristic innovation in Seoul, South Korea. From majestic palaces and bustling markets to serene temples and vibrant shopping districts, this guide covers the must-see attractions for an unforgettable Korean adventure.
K-Style Hub
A state-of-the-art visitor center where South Korea’s past, present, and future converge, showcasing K-Pop, national parks, K-Design, and culinary traditions.
Gwanghwamun Square
A public square featuring a statue of Sejong the Great, a 15th-century Joseon-dynasty king known for his contributions to literature, science, and technology.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The grandest of Seoul's five royal palaces, serving as a residence of Joseon Dynasty rulers and known for its ornate gates, pavilions, halls, and throne room.
Changdeokgung palace
A palace complex with a secret garden where kings once wrote poetry.
Changgyeongung palace
An adjoining palace to Changdeokgung, separated by a simple stone wall.
Deoksugung Palace
A palace known for its eclectic mix of buildings and the changing of the guard ceremony.
Gyeonghuigung Palace
A royal refuge in times of unrest.
Namsangol Hanok Village
A scenic and tranquil area where ancient buildings and traditions have been preserved.
Korea Furniture Museum
A museum in Seongbuk-gu displaying over 2000 pieces of practical craftsmanship within ten traditional houses.
National Museum of Korea
A museum housing national treasures such as the Ten Story Pagoda and priceless white porcelain from the Joseon era.
Namdaemun Market
Korea’s largest marketplace where locals have been bargaining for over 600 years.
Myeong-dong
A shopping district with cosmetic stores.
Insadong
A labyrinth of antique, curio, and craft stalls.
Dongdaemun Market
An area with 26 malls and 30,000 specialty shops offering a wide variety of fashions.
Gwangjang Traditional Market
A traditional market known for vintage bargains and Korean pancakes.
Noryangjin Fish Market
A fish market where vendors sell and cook seafood.
Samseong-dong
An area known as the Beverly Hills of Seoul, with exclusive boutiques and wide boulevards.
Bongeunsa Buddist Temple
A Buddhist temple offering a peaceful escape from Seoul's shopping districts.
Olympic Park
A park with stadiums and museums from the 24th Summer Olympics.
Seoul Forest
A park where locals relax amid leafy glades.
Yongsan Park
A park featuring ponds and sculptures.
Namsan
One of Seoul’s Guardian Mountains, a green getaway.
Namsan Botanical Garden
A botanical garden with fields of wildflowers and pine forests.
Seoul’s Tower
An iconic tower offering views from the old city walls.
Cheonggyecheon Stream
A stream transformed into a corridor of serenity and creativity in downtown Seoul.
Bukhansan National Park
A national park with granite-studded peaks, ancient temples and rushing streams.
Truce Village of Panmunjom
The truce village where the armistice was signed between North and South Korea in 1953.
War Memorial of Korea
A memorial to appreciate the scale and trauma of the Korean War.
Banpo Bridge
A bridge that erupts in waves of water and light.